hwilson1216 Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Hi hwilson1216, Thank you! I was wondering if you could give some pointers on what to expect at the interview? It says we have to write an essay, should I be worried about/preparing for this? I have the interview coming up in 5 days! Very exciting! Congratulations! I will be there for your student tour/ Q&A. For your interview, make sure you smile, have fun and be yourself (cheesy, I know). The whole purpose of the interview is to see if you will be a good fit for the program. They know you are smart, they know you are qualified (there is a reason you got the interview), they just want to get to know you. Make sure you know the answers to the basic questions: Why do you want to be a PA? What is the role of a PA? Where do you see the PA profession going in the next 10 years? Etc. But also be ready for some questions that may throw you off. Be prepared to think on your feet and come up with well thought out answers to questions you were never expected to get asked. You can't really practice for these, but you can remain calm, take your time thinking of a response and do your best. TTUHSC's interviews are very laid back compared to many schools, so don't freak out! For the essay, my prompt for last year involved explaining what the mission statement meant to me. Make sure you know what every school you go to is looking for (aka their mission and goals). I don't know what the prompt is this year, so I can't help you too much. You are going to have a fun time on Thursday- know how to talk about yourself, know how to be personable, and think of some personal questions to ask at the end! Hope this helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAforever123 Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 Very exciting! Congratulations! I will be there for your student tour/ Q&A. For your interview, make sure you smile, have fun and be yourself (cheesy, I know). The whole purpose of the interview is to see if you will be a good fit for the program. They know you are smart, they know you are qualified (there is a reason you got the interview), they just want to get to know you. Make sure you know the answers to the basic questions: Why do you want to be a PA? What is the role of a PA? Where do you see the PA profession going in the next 10 years? Etc. But also be ready for some questions that may throw you off. Be prepared to think on your feet and come up with well thought out answers to questions you were never expected to get asked. You can't really practice for these, but you can remain calm, take your time thinking of a response and do your best. TTUHSC's interviews are very laid back compared to many schools, so don't freak out! For the essay, my prompt for last year involved explaining what the mission statement meant to me. Make sure you know what every school you go to is looking for (aka their mission and goals). I don't know what the prompt is this year, so I can't help you too much. You are going to have a fun time on Thursday- know how to talk about yourself, know how to be personable, and think of some personal questions to ask at the end! Hope this helps! Thank you so much, it really was helpful! Hopefully I get to see you tomorrow! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggie899 Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 Has anyone heard back from the 10/20 interview session? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member2016 Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 Not yet! For 10/20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghg08 Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 Nope not yet. Does anyone know when we are going to hear back? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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sot432 Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 I interviewed 10/31. For those who have already interviewed, how long did it take y'all to find out? Was it the full 2 weeks or before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prepa1112 Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 I interviewed 10/31. For those who have already interviewed, how long did it take y'all to find out? Was it the full 2 weeks or before? A little over two weeks to find out I was waitlisted (thursday afternoon). The people who got the acceptance email found out the next morning after waitlist emails went out (friday morning). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuxedosheep Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 12 days after my interview for a rejection. Doesn't seem like much of a trend, I'd say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk8er2004 Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 8 days after my interview on 9-12-16. Yes it's true the people who got waitlisted found out the day before the people who got accepted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAforever123 Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 Has anyone heard back? I haven't received anything so far today Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAforever123 Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 Sorry I meant for the 10/20 interviewees :) Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Techsweetie Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 What time of day did people get notified? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk8er2004 Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 What time of day did people get notified? Around 0800 to 0930. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghg08 Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 Around 0800 to 0930.Is that time accurate for everyone or do they just send it out on randomly Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdbhakta Posted November 4, 2016 Author Share Posted November 4, 2016 That's about when I got mine Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prepa1112 Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 Is that time accurate for everyone or do they just send it out on randomly Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk yup, I agree with those times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bp07 Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 Is that time accurate for everyone or do they just send it out on randomly Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I got mine at 2:14 PM lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member2016 Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Is everyone still waiting from the October 20th interview? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAforever123 Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Is everyone still waiting from the October 20th interview?I am! Nothing so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pamdoughty09 Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 During the Oct 31st interview they mentioned the program director wasn't there that day for personal reasons or something along those lines so maybe that's why the Oct 20th people haven't heard yet.... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAforever123 Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Accepted! @ 10:21 am today! So excited, good luck to everyone who hasn't heard yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk8er2004 Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Accepted! @ 10:21 am today! So excited, good luck to everyone who hasn't heard yet! Congrats :)))). See you in May!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meghanross Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Accepted! @ 10:21 am today! So excited, good luck to everyone who hasn't heard yet! Congratulations! Which interview group were you in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAforever123 Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Congratulations! Which interview group were you in?Thank you!! The 10/20 group :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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